adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
analyseverb
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
CLEFTnounUS /kleft/
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
dog-tiredadjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
HORNnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
kraalnoun
a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
others
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From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
Saduko
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From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
Umbezi's
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From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Now, in the clear sunlight, was the time to analyse these things, and this I did in the most logical fashion I could command, although without the slightest assistance from Saduko, who, when I asked him questions, merely shrugged his shoulders.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN I slept very well that night, I suppose because I was so dog-tired I could not help it; but next day, on our long walk back to Umbezi’s kraal, I thought a great deal.
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without doubt I had seen and heard very strange things, both of the past and the present—things that I could not in the least understand.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
Zikali
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These questions, he said, did not interest him; I had wished to see the magic of Zikali, and Zikali had been pleased to show me some very good magic, quite of his best indeed.
ZulunounUS /ˈzuːluː/
a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities
From this reading Moreover, they were mixed up with all sorts of questions of high Zulu policy, and threw a new light upon events that happened to me and others in my youth.
